Explore DevOps Engineer Jobs

DevOps engineers help organizations build, deploy, and operate software reliably and efficiently. Browse vetted DevOps Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Find positions that match your experience in cloud platforms, infrastructure automation, continuous delivery, and production operations.

What DevOps Engineers Do

DevOps engineers connect software development and IT operations to improve how applications are delivered and maintained. Common responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, automating deployment processes, monitoring systems, and strengthening reliability and security. Depending on the organization, the role may overlap with site reliability engineering, platform engineering, or cloud engineering.

Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud; infrastructure-as-code tools; container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes; and scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go. Familiarity with CI/CD systems, observability tools, Linux, networking, and security practices can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by employer and seniority.

DevOps Engineer Career Opportunities

DevOps roles are available across technology, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and other industries. Career paths may lead to senior or staff DevOps engineer, site reliability engineer, platform engineer, cloud architect, or engineering leadership positions. Explore listings to compare responsibilities, technologies, work arrangements, and compensation.

Find a DevOps Engineer Job on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job details, assess how your background aligns with each position, and find a DevOps Engineer role that supports your career goals.

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$166K - $238K *

Transform cloud operations by leading a skilled team focused on reliability, automation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and ensure mission-critical...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of Cloud Engineers and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement while overseeing cloud operations and infrastructure management for missi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers in cloud operations, driving reliability and automation. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and enhance mission-critical services for government cl...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $236K *

Champion the development of resilient cloud infrastructure, leading cross-functional projects and mentoring engineers to enhance system reliability and performance while driving innovation in a fast-p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable infrastructure for trading systems, focusing on automation and low-latency solutions. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance, ensuring reliability and efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing virtualization and automation solutions for enterprise environments, ensuring reliable and secure platform services across diverse infrastructu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and automation of virtualization platforms, ensuring secure, scalable services across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure effici...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $160K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions in automation and controls networking. You'll collaborate with teams to enhance system efficiencies and support automation technologies within a dynamic environment. Jo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT & DevOps operations, unifying teams and enhancing service delivery. Drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering strong relatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development and deployment of a cutting-edge control plane for identity and credential management, ensuring reliability and security in customer-hosted environments while collaborating with...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer robust infrastructure solutions for a cutting-edge control plane, ensuring seamless deployments and upgrades in customer environments while prioritizing reliability, security, and cost-effect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $129K *

Engineer and implement robust automation solutions while maintaining a high-level plant controls Ethernet network. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and provide expert troublesh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $130K *

Deliver innovative data science solutions by bridging development and IT, ensuring seamless deployment and monitoring of applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD processes and maintain ro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Innovate with us to transform project delivery through advanced AI systems, automating workflows and enhancing collaboration on-site. Join a team dedicated to redefining efficiency in construction and...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $181K *

Lead the charge in advancing security across product lifecycles by integrating DevSecOps practices, automating security testing, and enhancing cloud governance to ensure secure, scalable, and complian...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $157K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by deploying and supporting our AI-driven vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $157K *

Drive the deployment and support of an AI-powered vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliable system performance and document p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining DevSecOps by designing CI/CD pipelines and automating security compliance. Collaborate with software teams to enhance delivery speed and confidence while architecting rob...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $210K *

Transform intelligent systems by designing scalable AI platforms and cloud infrastructure, leading teams to deliver innovative solutions for national security and advanced machine learning challenges...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $210K *

Advance your career by architecting innovative AI platforms and scalable solutions to meet national security needs. Lead technical efforts and mentor teams while enhancing AI infrastructure and foster...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by embedding within customer engineering teams to design, build, and deploy AI-powered production systems. Drive impactful solutions and mentor others while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $194K *

Unlock the potential of AI by embedding within customer teams to design, build, and deploy production systems. Drive measurable outcomes through end-to-end software development while mentoring others...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $166K *

Accelerate automation initiatives by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible, Python, and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $250K *

Drive detection and response initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment, enhancing security posture through hands-on engagement with SIEM, incident management, and proactive threat hunting to safe...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate security initiatives by leveraging extensive expertise in cyber architecture and network design to enhance system integrity and resilience across platforms and technologies, ensuring operat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a DevOps engineer do?question toggle

    A DevOps engineer improves the processes and systems used to build, deploy, monitor, and maintain software. The work commonly includes cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD pipelines, reliability, and collaboration between development and operations teams.

  • What skills are commonly needed for DevOps engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly value cloud platform experience, scripting, Linux, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, containers, monitoring, and security fundamentals. Tools such as Kubernetes and Docker may be requested for some roles.

  • Are DevOps engineer jobs available for $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including DevOps Engineer opportunities. Compensation depends on factors such as role scope, location, experience, and employer.

  • What roles can a DevOps engineer advance into?question toggle

    Possible career paths include senior or staff DevOps engineer, site reliability engineer, platform engineer, cloud architect, and engineering manager. The right path depends on your interests and experience.

  • How can I find the right DevOps engineer job?question toggle

    Compare job responsibilities, required technologies, seniority, location, work arrangement, and compensation. Focus on positions that align with your experience and career goals.